{"id":24860,"date":"2025-03-02T22:00:36","date_gmt":"2025-03-02T21:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vinisudshop.com\/grape-primitivo\/"},"modified":"2025-03-02T22:00:36","modified_gmt":"2025-03-02T21:00:36","slug":"grape-primitivo","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vinisudshop.com\/en\/grape-primitivo\/","title":{"rendered":"The Primitivo Grape Variety"},"content":{"rendered":"

Primitivo, genetically identical to Zinfandel, is Puglia\u2019s star red grape. It thrives in the hot, iron-rich soils of Manduria and Gioia del Colle.<\/p>\n

Characteristics<\/h2>\n

The wine has a deep purple-red color. Intense aromas of ripe blackberry, prune, and chocolate are complemented by balsamic notes of eucalyptus. On the palate, it is full-bodied with high alcohol, jammy fruit, and a sweet spice finish (cinnamon, clove).<\/p>\n

Pairings<\/h2>\n

Matches well with braised beef, orecchiette con rag\u00f9 (Puglian pasta), and sharp cheeses like Canestrato Pugliese DOP.<\/p>\n

Curiosities<\/h2>\n

Named \u201cPrimitivo\u201d (\u201cearly\u201d) for its early ripening. Primitivo di Manduria DOCG requires minimum 16% alcohol. <\/p>\n

Our Wines Produced from Primitivo<\/h2>\n